One Tambon One Product (Otop) implementation by the Thai Government

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ID3885801
AuthorsViritpol Ponark (0009-0002-2730-3661, Asian Institute of Technology, corresponding author), Mokbul Morshed Ahmad (0000-0002-4003-0920, Asian Institute of Technology)
Year2025
Volume35
Issue1
Pages60-73
Publication date2025-01-02
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueDevelopment in Practice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09614524.2024.2408480
OpenAlexW4403634518
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited14

This research examined Thailand’s OTOP policy as an implementation of the OVOP model in developing countries by using qualitative analysis to investigate government and enterprise viewpoints. The study highlighted OTOP’s significant role in improving productivity, market access, and craft preservation, underscored by strong sales performance, especially in businesses blending traditional knowledge with technology. However, challenges such as limited funding, skill deficits in local officials, support overlaps, weak support structures, ambiguous guidelines, and inadequate evaluations compromised the policy’s efficacy, particularly affecting lower-potential enterprises. Recommendations included tailoring programs to participant-specific needs and establishing clear standards and objectives to ensure consistent implementation. Further research should enrich the understanding of OVOP in different contexts

Business · Craft · Economic growth · Economics · Knowledge management · Political science · Productivity · Public relations · Qualitative research · Sociology · Viewpoints · Computer Science · Global Trade and Competitiveness · Global trade and economics · Global trade, sustainability, and social impact · Marketing

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